If you've been following Toronto politics over the last two years, you'll know that Mayor Rob Ford really dislikes the gravy train.

We never understood why. Gravy is delicious. It's the one thing that can save Thanksgiving. It's the thing that you soak up off your plate with your dinner roll and it's what you lick off your fingers when you're almost done your meal.

"Our menu is designed around an array of gourmet gravy, delightful dips, savoury sauces and scrumptious spreads. Most of these items are homemade, with some created exclusively for us by popular local chefs. We also feature dips produced in small batches and bottled by companies who share our passion for high-quality ingredients," duo James Applegath and Craig Brissenden write on their indiegogo page.

Perks for helping James and Craig launch their restaurants include a meal for one ($15) to dipstravaganza (my word, not theirs) for you and nine of your friends ($1000). The duo hope to open their spot in early 2013.

Bonus, with two years left in his term, the owners of The Gravy Train are sure to get more free advertising from Mayor Rob Ford. If they're lucky, the mayor may even eat at their place. Just because he wants to stop the gravy train, doesn't mean he can't eat at The Gravy Train.

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Get the Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders with Cilantro Slaw & Jalapeno Cheddar Waffles recipe from My Life as a Mrs.

Get the Chicken and Mushroom Stuffed Peppers recipe from Foodiecrush

Get the Grilled Chicken Rosemary Skewers recipe from White On Rice Couple

Get the Chicken Lettuce Wraps recipe from Macheesmo

Get the BBQ Chicken Tacos recipe from No. 2 Pencil

Get the Dashi Ramen with Chicken recipe from Mascheesmo

Get the Avocado Cream and Chicken Suiza Enchiladas recipe from Foodiecrush

Get the Stir-Fried Bitter Melon with Chicken and Black Beans recipe from Lemons & Anchovies

Get the Chicken Sliders with Chipotle Ketchup recipe from Foodiecrush

Get the Chicken Tikka Sandwiches recipe from Macheesmo

Get the Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings recipe from Foodiecrush

Get the Pulled Chicken Empanadas recipe from Macheesmo

Get the Spicy Hominy and Chicken Soup recipe from Foodiecrush

If you like a bit of spiciness to your dishes, a harissa chicken will definitely satisfy. Harissa, a North African hot sauce, sure turns up the heat.
Get the Harissa Chicken with Green-Chile-and-Tomato Salad recipe

These thin chicken breasts get jazzed up with a bright topping of peas, mustard and lemon zest. Depending on the season, you can grill or pan fry the chicken.
Get the Mustard-Garlic Chicken Paillards with Spring Peas and Lemon recipe

Not only is this chicken marinated in garlic and fennel overnight, but it's also slowly baked in olive oil until meltingly tender. Once you try chicken confit, you won't want to eat it any other way.
Get the Crispy Chicken Leg Confit with Couscous and Olives recipe

Coating the chicken in chili powder before cooking it gives a nice spicy and crusty skin. The whole dish is baked to allow all the flavors to meld together. The Spanish sofrito -- a mixture of green pepper, onion and garlic -- really shines in this chicken dish.
Get the Chicken Sofrito recipe

This traditional French dish makes a comforting winter meal. The chicken is simmered with black olives, tomato, thyme and rosemary. It cooks for a little over 75 minutes, and is well worth the wait. The delicious aroma that fills your kitchen is a nice bonus, too.
Get the Chicken Provencal recipe

If you're looking for a way to reinvent your chicken soup, try this Colombian version to get your taste buds excited again. Spiced with cumin, and brightened with the flavor cilantro, this chicken and veggie soup makes a healthy and satisfying dinner.
Get the Colombian Chicken Soup recipe

Sherry is a great secret ingredient to give your dishes a little something special. Almonds, paprika and olive oil, signature flavors of Spain, help transform your chicken dinner into an exotic affair.
Get the Sherried Chicken Cutlets recipe

You can never go wrong with making tacos for dinner -- they're a real crowd pleaser. And the best part is, you can have them ready and on the table in only 30 minutes. Serve them with your favorite taco toppings, though we particularly love cilantro, avocado and salsa verde.
Get the Grilled-Chicken Tacos recipe

Mu Shu chicken, a favorite dish at many Chinese restaurants, is actually a simple and delicious dish to put together for a weeknight dinner. Make it even easier by using a rotisserie or leftover chicken.
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If you're looking to learn how to get more flavor in your chicken dinners, this recipe will teach you how. With eight cloves of garlic, rosemary, lemon and peppadew peppers, this is one dish you'll be craving all week long.
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Dark meat is where all the flavor is in chicken -- the thighs being the place to find it. And when they're braised with black bean and olive tapenade, the taste can't be beat.
Get the Crispy Braised Chicken Thighs with Black Bean Tapenade recipe

Sometimes we're just not that hungry when dinner time comes around. When that's the case, turning to a light chicken salad recipe is a good way to go. It's full of good nutrition, and won't leave you feeling overly full.
Get the Waldorf Chicken Salad recipe

Chicken Chorba is a North African recipe. Flavored with saffron and ginger, the bright yellow color is reason enough to want to dig into this soup. Topping the finished dish with fresh cilantro brightens up the rich, savory flavors.
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A medley of wild mushrooms, sauteed with roasted garlic, elevate this chicken dish into a delectable dinner.
Get the Chicken, Wild Mushroom and Roasted-Garlic Sauté recipe

This spicy chicken casserole will leave you wanting more. The tomatillo creates a nice savory sauce and keeps the chicken soft and tender. The generous layer of melted cheese really tops it off.
Get the Roasted Tomatillo & Chicken Chilaquiles recipe

Using ground turkey or chicken in place of beef or pork is a great way to lighten this favorite dish. This basic recipe makes a great base, and works with whichever sauce you may be in the mood for: marinara, pesto or even a cream one.
Get the Chicken or Turkey Meatballs recipe

Gumbo makes a hearty and fragrant meal. It contains chicken, andouille sausage and okra. It's best served with some white rice alongside it, and topped with freshly cut scallions.
Get the Chicken-and-Okra Gumbo recipe

We never forget to put maple syrup on our pancakes, but we rarely think about adding it to our chicken dishes. With tangy vinegar and spicy mustard, the sweetness of the maple syrup is a welcome addition.
Get the Maple-Glazed Chicken Breasts with Mustard Jus recipe

Peanut butter, an all around favorite, is the base of the sauce for this simple Asian-inspired dish. To make this recipe come together in minutes, you can start with a store-bought rotisserie chicken. All you'll have left to do is blend the sauce and cook the noodles.
Get the Chicken and Soba in Peanut Sauce recipe

Why settle for just chicken, when you can have chicken, ham and cheese? With the chicken cordon bleu, you don't have to. The chicken is lightly breaded, ensuring its nice and crisp. The ham and cheese top the chicken breast and go under the broiler for a few minutes to melt the cheese and brown the ham.
Get the Open-Faced Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe

This is no ordinary fried chicken. This chicken is breaded in cornflakes, almonds, sesame seeds, sugar and red pepper. Served with a freshly made mango slaw, and wrapped in a flour tortilla, it makes a fun and fresh dinner.
Get the Hot-and-Crunchy Chicken Cones recipe

A rich, sweet and spicy chicken meal, this dish will leave you wanting more. Serve atop creamy, warm polenta for a complete meal.
Get the Braised Chicken all'Arrabbiata recipe

Tangy capers elevate this chicken dish from being just another dinner. The use of lemon juice, basil and parsley provide a bright flavor.
Get the Roasted Cauliflower and Chicken Paillard with Caper Vinaigrette recipe

Avgolemono is a greek dish made with lemon and egg. It's hearty, filling and just the kind of dish you want after a long winter day.
Get the Avgolemono Chicken Soup with Rice recipe

With just five spices at work, you can enjoy a Moroccan-flavored chicken dinner in under 30 minutes. Serve with roasted potatoes and a garden salad for a complete meal.
Get the Moroccan Scented Chicken with Potatoes

Cilantro is the shining star in this curry recipe. The dish calls for cilantro pesto to season the sauce and a bit of fresh cilantro to top it off. Serve with rice or soba noodles.
Get the Caramelized Leek and Chicken Coconut Curry recipe

Chicken Paprikash is typical Hungarian dish that's packed full of flavor and healthy too. Make sure to use sweet Hungarian paprika, it'll make all the difference.
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Fried chicken is good. But it's even better when made with all the tricks of an expert chicken fryer. And this recipe generously shares them with you.
Get the My Grandmother's Fried Chicken recipe

With a minimal amount of ingredients, you can create a fragrant and spicy chicken dinner. This chicken is flavored with dried Mexican chiles, garlic and oregano; it's great served with tortillas.
Get the Chicken "Carne" Adovada recipe

This simple chicken dish is spiced with cumin and coriander for an exotic flair. Top it with brussel sprouts or sauteed greens for a quick weeknight dinner.
Get the Roasted Spiced Chicken Thighs recipe

Thin chicken breast are almost guaranteed to stay tender and moist since they require a shorter cooking time. Breading them in panko and frying them golden-brown ensures they'll be delicious, too.
Get the Panko-Coated Chicken Schnitzel recipe

When you're in a pinch for time but still want (or need) to put a home-cooked meal on the table, this is the perfect dish to turn to. Lemon slices, rosemary sprigs and garlic cloves do all the work of flavoring the chicken.
Get the Rosemary and Lemon Baked Chicken recipe

Toasting the sesame oil really makes all the difference in this chicken salad -- the flavor really shines through. The addition of water chestnuts adds a welcome crunch.
Get the Spicy Asian-Chicken-Salad Lettuce Cups recipe